Gift-giving can be a very fraught process for something that is supposed to be a kind and happy gesture. Sometimes, doing it for loved ones is even more stressful than thinking about acquaintances. A thoughtful present that the recipient will enjoy will undeniably boost a relationship, but a hasty or inconsiderate one could expose some things about a dynamic that nobody wants to confront. That’s before you even get into the potential headache of others coveting or judging a gift that you want to give to someone.

Unless you are in need of advice, it is probably best to keep your present ideas a secret from other people because you never know what the consequences might be if you don’t. In particular, it is exactly this kind of small and seemingly insignificant thing that can cause real issues if you are not careful about the whole process of sharing your generosity.